My husband and I watched the remake of Suspiria a few nights ago, and we have not been able to talk about anything else since. I personally went in ready to be underwhelmed and was ultimately met with a gripping masterpiece. It is of no surprise that this director was basically working up to this his entire career—-the layering of the themes, characters and its setting—everything was there. It was an hypnotic and beautifully grotesque film, none of which I ever felt to be gratuitous, wasteful or laborious to watch. The direction felt refreshing and thoughtful, appreciating the complex roles women have upheld throughout history and folklore.

You all mentioned in a previous episode not being too worked up over “MANDY.” Wow am I with you – could barely get through 20 minutes. I’m like “Okay -what is up with Nicholas Cage’s hair – that can’t be real.” Then he’s like what? a lumberjack? Then on the helicopter am I supposed to get insight into the character that he smokes but turns down the offer of what appears to be alcohol? Is this telling me anything about the character? Then he is at home in some “sportsball” shirt looking like an older man who woke up in his teenage son’s wardrobe. Couldn’t get past that!